I can openly admit that I didn’t really anticipate being a “milestone” photo shoot collector. But, when you find the right photographer that manages to capture your kiddo in the best way possible — and in a quick and painless way — well, I can’t imagine NOT doing it!! Thank you again Sarah!
Giggle fits, smiles and dancing. Smith, you are a gem!!
Sometimes you follow trends. Sometimes you buy staples. Sometimes you buy because it was on sale.
This demin blazer fills all three of those. Blazers really made a come-back a couple years ago. As in, they were cool to wear to your interview AND out with the girls. I was, and still am, a big fan!
Anyways. I found this blazer on an awesome mark-down table for $20 and thought it would be nice and versatile. Boy was I right! So it was on sale, trendy at the time, but is now what I consider a year-round staple in my closet. It’s a great transition piece for Fall and Spring!
Dress: Von Maur, Jacket: Ann Taylor, Leggings: Forever 21, Shoes: Payless.
What are some of your closet staples for Fall?!
In efforts of holding on to the colors of summer for as along as I can, I squeezed in one more wear of a favorite dress of mine. 
Dress: Francesca’s, Jacket: Von Maur, Bag: Coach Outlet online, Shoes: Target, Watch: Michael Kors, Belt: NY&C, Sunglasses: Ray Ban.
What staples will you miss as you pack up your Summer wardrobe?
Are you all familiar with a “push present”? If not, the idea is: Woman grows and delivers a human, so woman deserves a present. Makes sense, right?!
My husband and I aren’t too big on presents at this point in our relationship, and I’m totally okay with that. We rather spend money on experiences and making fun memories together.
That said, I dropped a PRETTY heavy hint that I would love to have a little something-something to symbolize that I’m a Momma now. Ergo, my new Brighton bracelet!
Original beads include: “Mom”, colored-hearts, large pave, birthstone charm and “S”. (Yes, my husband was prepared and had our girl name initial too. No, I’m not telling you what it was! :))
A special thanks to my Mom for adding in the two spacers and another little bling bead for my birthday!
I love this piece and wear it every day. Thanks husband!
If you think it…it will come, right!? I’m officially over winter blacks and greys. So I am excited that everyone will be encouraged to wear a little ‘green’ in their wardrobe today. 🙂
Here is my idea of a fun St. Patty’s Day outfit. How will you be sporting your green!?
Dress: Old Navy, Tights: Gordmans, Boots: J.Lo via Kohls, Scarf: Gift
Cheers to finding your Irish heritage today..or at least pretending, right?!
Happy Halloween everyone!
We actually had our Halloween celebration at work on Monday. So I sported the ever-so-clever Magic 8 Ball custom. 🙂 Quite different from last year, but equally as fun. Especially sharing my ‘answers’ with people on my back!
Jeans and Top: Motherhood, Shoes: Anne Klein via Von Maur, Earrings: Charming Charlie
Happy trick-or-treating to all those kiddos, and adults, out there. I look forward to those that will come to my door tonight. I also get excited when I think about how next year I’ll have a little nugget to torture dress up in costume. YAY! 🙂
You know, I just don’t get nail art. Why people?! Maybe if you are a celebrity and you are walking the red carpet it would be fun. But to you ‘normal’ people out there, do you shower? Wash your hands? You know…function in life? And if so, how f’ing pissed are you the first time one of those babies chips? I barely put the effort in to paint my own nails a simple pink or grey from time to time because I get annoyed with chipping. Granted, I treat myself to a mani from time to time, but it’s usually shellac because that lasts me a good two weeks. But it has to be like a really special occasion because it’s a little pricey.
So I’m curious. Are you a nail artist? Can you explain a bit of the appeal to me? How long does it take? Honestly, how mad do you get when that first chip happens? So many questions!!
Don’t know what I’m talking about? Here are some of the MANY highlights out there to show what I’m ranting about….
Kudos to you ladies, you prove to me you enjoy sitting for endless hours painting, and drying, your nails. I’m sorry I don’t appreciate it more!
I caught my reflection a couple times today and thought, ‘Wow, this shirt is so bright it’s like those people that stop/slow traffic!’ Likely on my mind since I past road construction on my commute every day! You know what they say, Iowa has two seasons; Winter and Construction!
Shirt: JCP, Jeggings: Old Navy, Shoes: Steve Madden via Von Maur, Necklace: Cookie Lee
Toss in a little spin for fun…!
Nice and long in the front and back, which is totally flattering in my opinion!
Cheers everyone, and Happy Friday!!!
Sad day…my button ups have run their course as options of tops to wear. I, of course, knew this day would come, but it’s a hard one for me. I LOVE button-ups. Especially for work. And I know I could go buy some maternity versions, but I’m fortunate enough to have a good little stash of other tops, so it’s definitely in the ‘things I don’t need to buy’ category. But maybe just one…and I’ll make it black or white, so it’s nice and plain so I can spice it up with accessories.
Shirt: Old Navy, Pants: Old Navy (maternity), Shoes: Old Navy, Necklace: Cookie Lee
Goodness, I swear I’m not sponsored by Old Navy…just a coincidence! 🙂
Also, another said point…doing any sort of fun ‘messy’ tucks is kind of impossible with a maternity pant, given the ‘panel’ and all. Ahhh, so my challenge begins to find new and different ways to mix things up. Shall we learn together?!!
Clique ‘hold the belly pose’ here. I only did this because I am six months TODAY in this photo. A benchmark I felt like remembering with a photo!
Seriously people..those buttons can’t stretch any further. EK!!
I have to admit, this is a pretty stellar season to be growing a baby bump. Dresses are awesome. I honestly ask myself why I don’t wear them more!? I’m a little bit at that in-between stage though. I can still wear non-maternity options from my current closet, but they are starting to get a little short (especially in the front, duh!). But maternity dresses just seem really big and wiiiiiide. This will be nice as I grow out more, but it looks a little off in the meantime.
Here are some fun ones I’ve been wearing lately!
Dress: Old Navy, Blazer: JCP, Shoes: Von Maur
Here I am dressing up this otherwise casual dress for work, by adding a blazer.
But without, it’s the perfect little summer dress for a night out with friends!
AND, it’s baby bump friendly! 🙂
Here is another fun little dress. This lovely group of ladies and I are enjoying an awesome night at a local winery. We try to get together once a month to take a break from….life!
Dress: Target
Dress: Target (actual maternity dress), Cardigan: Express, Shoes: Aldo
Here is my lovely Sister-in-Law. We are BOTH rockin’ the preggo bellies and comfy and cute maxi dresses.
I certainly plan to take these dresses, and this comfort, in to the fall as baby continues to grow. That’s what leggings are for! Pregnant or not…it’s a great way to stretch your summer wardrobe into the fall months!
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